Gameplay Designer 2 [AQ-18832]

Aquent; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. This hybrid role in Vancouver, BC offers a Competitive pay range hourly and an opportunity to influence core gameplay in action titles.

The role focuses on designing missions, modes, and combat systems, leveraging Unreal Engine and collaborating with cross-discipline teams to deliver memorable

Qualifications

• Experience with visual scripting/Unreal Engine.
• Strong game design fundamentals and narrative integration.
• Ability to implement gameplay systems in levels.
• Collaborative, cross-discipline team experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and steward missions, modes, and systems from concept to final polish.
• Use Unreal Engine to create, implement, and debug gameplay mechanics.
• Own the design quality of missions and systems.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers and other departments.
• Develop design documentation to ensure clarity across the development process.

Skills

Gameplay design

Unreal scripting

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Level editing

Scripting languages

Job description

C$48/hr – C$52/hr

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. This innovative company is dedicated to crafting groundbreaking games and fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and impactful contributions are celebrated.

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver, BC.

Pay Range: C$48/hr – C$52/hr

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. This innovative company is dedicated to crafting groundbreaking games and fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and impactful contributions are celebrated.

Are you a visionary game designer with a passion for crafting unforgettable player experiences? We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Gameplay Designer to join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of action games. In this pivotal role, you will have the unique opportunity to directly influence the core gameplay, designing and refining missions, modes, and combat systems that will thrill players and leave a lasting impression. Your expertise will be instrumental in bringing ambitious design visions to life, contributing to titles that define the industry.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, compelling game modes, and innovative gameplay systems from concept through to final polish.
• Utilize industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, to create, implement, and debug intricate missions and gameplay mechanics.
• Take ownership of the design and quality of your assigned missions and gameplay systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of player experience.
• Actively collaborate with a diverse team of designers, technical designers, artists, and programmers to achieve a cohesive and compelling game vision.
• Serve as a key point of contact for various departments (e.g., Cinematics, VFX, Sound, Programmers), facilitating clear communication and integration.
• Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine.
• Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback on your own work and that of your peers to continuously elevate design quality.
• Present your work effectively to design leads, adapting quickly to feedback and iterating on designs to achieve optimal results.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, ideally within Unreal Engine, showcasing strong technical capability.
• Solid understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in implementing and utilizing gameplay systems within game levels.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative, cross-discipline development environment.
• Proficiency with current scripting languages and level editors.
• Familiarity with game consoles and their associated development tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, fostering clear and effective collaboration.
• Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity within video games and workspace environments.
• Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and improving workflows and pipelines.
• A positive, collaborative, and team-centric mindset.
• A genuine passion for games and the gaming industry.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.